CarVerify

Free Car Check

L547 JOL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,574 mi
Last recorded119,574 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL547 JOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 119,574 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear & from pump to tank.

Nearside Front Fog inop.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2026 119,566 miles

Upper Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Central exhaust silencer outer skin detreated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Slight engine oil leak

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 119,538 miles

All suspension bushes cracking.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel pump leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Fog inop.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension points corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 119,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central steering damper leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Exhaust mounting defective on centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension component bushes deteriorated

all suspension components heavily corroded

both front shock absorbers top mounts cracked deteriorated

exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front steering damper leaking

Front both front top shock absorber mounts cracked \deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog not working

Offside Exhaust mounting defective on centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components bushes deteriorated

all suspension components heavily corroded

exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2023 119,148 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front steering damper leaking

Front both front top shock absorber mounts cracked \deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog not working

Offside Exhaust mounting defective on centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fin splitting away (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components bushes deteriorated

all suspension components heavily corroded

exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2019 119,116 miles

Center exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside front steering lonk gaitor deteriated

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 119,108 miles

exhaust system corroded in general

nsf steering link gaitor very deteriated

osf suspension damper corroded

osf tyre has a cut on the outer wall close to mot limits

osr and nsr suspension links and bushes deteriated

slight moisture around PAS steering box

Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,072 miles

exhaust system corroded

nsf steering link gaitor deteriated

osf tyre cut to mot limits

parking brake efforts on mot limit

rear suspension bushes deteriated

washer jets weak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriated

light oil leak on steering box

osf tyre cut on outer wall

steering link gaitors deteriated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,085 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

osf tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,601 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 115,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 113,326 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 113,326 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 109,139 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2009 104,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 24 Apr 2008 103,213 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 103,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 97,496 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 97,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 89,664 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L547 JOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L547 JOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L547 JOL?

You can check the full history of L547 JOL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L547 JOL registered?

L547 JOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L547 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L547 JOL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L547 JOL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L547 JOL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.